University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

College of Nursing

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a Public institution with a campus in Little Rock, Arkansas. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Arkansas Board of Nursing. The Little Rock, Arkansas campus for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 3,275. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $9,086, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $14,714 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
  • Post Master of Science in Nursing Certificate (Post-MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Research or Education (PhD)

Visit the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Arkansas periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Arkansas Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Arkansas will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:3,275
Student-to-faculty ratio:15-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$9,086
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$14,714
Percent on financial aid:50%
Campus housing:yes

Student Profile

Male 16%
Female 84%
Full-Time 70%
Part-Time 30%
Undergraduate 43%
Graduate 57%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

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Map showing the location of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas

  • Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
  • Phone Number: 501-686-7000

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Last updated: November 5, 2025

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